NEW CFO Opportunity - Chelmsford, Essex - PE Backed Group Your new company Following a period of substantial expansion and renewed investment, our client-an established and fast-paced PE-backed UK manufacturing group-is looking to appoint an experienced and commercially astute Chief Financial Officer. This role will play a central part in defining the financial strategy, improving operational and reporting disciplines, and driving sustained EBITDA growth to support the group's short and longer term strategic vision. Your new role The CFO will provide financial and strategic leadership across the group, delivering robust financial governance, improved reporting capability and enhanced cost control. The role requires close collaboration with the Group Managing Director and board to drive operational performance and efficiency across manufacturing operations. Key Responsibilities: Active board member and strategic business partner Manage relationships with PE, bank, auditors and lawyers. Reporting & management of funding, working capital, invoice finance and cashflow. Integrate acquisition, realise operational and cost efficiencies Strengthen cost control and support operational efficiency within manufacturing Lead IT strategy, including cybersecurity, ERP optimisation and the adoption of emerging technologies such as data visualisation and AI. Monthly presentation to Board and PE Annual statutory reporting, audit and tax compliance What you'll need to succeed Demonstrable experience of working with Private Equity, M&A & exit processes Proven experience as a CFO/FD within a manufacturing or industrial environment Experience driving operational improvement, lean manufacturing or continuous improvement programmes Background in systems modernisation and ERP transformation Strong commercial and operational partnering skills Excellent communication and presentation skills What you'll get in return A senior leadership position with significant influence on business performance Shape and lead the organisation's strategy and drive PE-driven value creation The chance to modernise processes, systems and digital capability across the group Salary & Benefits Salary in the region of £125,000 to £140,000 Bonus Car/Car allowance Pension Health insurance Life cover 25 days holiday plus 8 Bank Holidays What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. #
May 16, 2026
Full time
NEW CFO Opportunity - Chelmsford, Essex - PE Backed Group Your new company Following a period of substantial expansion and renewed investment, our client-an established and fast-paced PE-backed UK manufacturing group-is looking to appoint an experienced and commercially astute Chief Financial Officer. This role will play a central part in defining the financial strategy, improving operational and reporting disciplines, and driving sustained EBITDA growth to support the group's short and longer term strategic vision. Your new role The CFO will provide financial and strategic leadership across the group, delivering robust financial governance, improved reporting capability and enhanced cost control. The role requires close collaboration with the Group Managing Director and board to drive operational performance and efficiency across manufacturing operations. Key Responsibilities: Active board member and strategic business partner Manage relationships with PE, bank, auditors and lawyers. Reporting & management of funding, working capital, invoice finance and cashflow. Integrate acquisition, realise operational and cost efficiencies Strengthen cost control and support operational efficiency within manufacturing Lead IT strategy, including cybersecurity, ERP optimisation and the adoption of emerging technologies such as data visualisation and AI. Monthly presentation to Board and PE Annual statutory reporting, audit and tax compliance What you'll need to succeed Demonstrable experience of working with Private Equity, M&A & exit processes Proven experience as a CFO/FD within a manufacturing or industrial environment Experience driving operational improvement, lean manufacturing or continuous improvement programmes Background in systems modernisation and ERP transformation Strong commercial and operational partnering skills Excellent communication and presentation skills What you'll get in return A senior leadership position with significant influence on business performance Shape and lead the organisation's strategy and drive PE-driven value creation The chance to modernise processes, systems and digital capability across the group Salary & Benefits Salary in the region of £125,000 to £140,000 Bonus Car/Car allowance Pension Health insurance Life cover 25 days holiday plus 8 Bank Holidays What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. #
New Business Sales - IT, ICT, Cloud & Microsoft Solutions, Advisory & Consultancy Glasgow (hybrid), UK Growing Managed Services Provider Consulting firm Basic c£, OTE £90,000 approx. plus package You must currently be based in the UK within reasonable travel distance of the Glasgow office to be considered. You must hold the right to work in the UK. We're working with a fantastic growth MSP to hire a new-business hunter to win meaningful deals across IT & ICT Managed Services, Azure Cloud, Cybersecurity, Microsoft 365, and Microsoft enterprise solutions. You'll also be selling a superb Service Desk operation, backed by highly qualified technical experts who deliver what's promised - a genuine differentiator for competitive bids. The role Build and convert net-new opportunities across SMB and enterprise clients Lead the full sales cycle from first outreach to contract signature Sell managed services (including Service Desk), cloud migrations, cybersecurity, comms, Microsoft solutions, and transformation programmes Work closely with technical pre-sales and delivery (no siloed hand-offs) Shape your own pipeline by vertical and sector rather than rely on inbound or account farming What we're looking for Experience of selling some or all of the above service and product lines, probably from an ICT MSP or Microsoft Partner Clear evidence of personal sales wins and performance against target/quota (your CV should clearly show logo wins, revenue, gross profit, deal size, performance against target etc) Experience selling managed services, Azure/M365, cybersecurity, comms, or Microsoft-led transformation is an advantage A track record of generating your own pipeline Someone who enjoys autonomy and doesn't need micromanagement Why this firm? A genuinely warm, collegiate culture with excellent retention No micromanagement: you're trusted to run your own week A highly capable technical team and top-tier Service Desk that clients love Realistic targets, sensible expectations, supportive leadership If you're a true new-business salesperson who wants to win high-quality work in a grown-up environment, this is a strong next move.
May 16, 2026
Full time
New Business Sales - IT, ICT, Cloud & Microsoft Solutions, Advisory & Consultancy Glasgow (hybrid), UK Growing Managed Services Provider Consulting firm Basic c£, OTE £90,000 approx. plus package You must currently be based in the UK within reasonable travel distance of the Glasgow office to be considered. You must hold the right to work in the UK. We're working with a fantastic growth MSP to hire a new-business hunter to win meaningful deals across IT & ICT Managed Services, Azure Cloud, Cybersecurity, Microsoft 365, and Microsoft enterprise solutions. You'll also be selling a superb Service Desk operation, backed by highly qualified technical experts who deliver what's promised - a genuine differentiator for competitive bids. The role Build and convert net-new opportunities across SMB and enterprise clients Lead the full sales cycle from first outreach to contract signature Sell managed services (including Service Desk), cloud migrations, cybersecurity, comms, Microsoft solutions, and transformation programmes Work closely with technical pre-sales and delivery (no siloed hand-offs) Shape your own pipeline by vertical and sector rather than rely on inbound or account farming What we're looking for Experience of selling some or all of the above service and product lines, probably from an ICT MSP or Microsoft Partner Clear evidence of personal sales wins and performance against target/quota (your CV should clearly show logo wins, revenue, gross profit, deal size, performance against target etc) Experience selling managed services, Azure/M365, cybersecurity, comms, or Microsoft-led transformation is an advantage A track record of generating your own pipeline Someone who enjoys autonomy and doesn't need micromanagement Why this firm? A genuinely warm, collegiate culture with excellent retention No micromanagement: you're trusted to run your own week A highly capable technical team and top-tier Service Desk that clients love Realistic targets, sensible expectations, supportive leadership If you're a true new-business salesperson who wants to win high-quality work in a grown-up environment, this is a strong next move.
Internal Audit, Risk, Governance, Assurance, Control Framework, Strategic Leadership With an Executive level package, this is a permanent position for a leading and rapidly growing financial services organisation. Seeking an exceptional Director of Internal Audit: Corporate Functions, this is a role for a strategic audit leader with deep technical expertise, outstanding stakeholder engagement skills, and a proven ability to lead teams through change and transformation.This high impact role offers the opportunity to shape and deliver a comprehensive audit strategy across a broad portfolio which includes Finance, Change, HR, IT, Risk, Legal, Product Operations and wider corporate functions, while playing a pivotal role in the ongoing development of a maturing Internal Audit function. About YouYou will bring a blend of technical depth, strategic judgment and leadership presence, ideally gained in professional practice, banking, investment management, wholesale lending, or broader financial services. You will have a deep understanding of financial controls, operational processes, governance frameworks and risk management. Your familiarity with IT and cybersecurity controls and modern change management methodologies as well as an experience base in people risk, HR processes, and workforce-related control environments. Having a grounding in governance and committee structures, and how they align to risk appetite and corporate strategy, alongside a proven track record of leading complex, risk-based internal audit programmes in regulated financial environments will be essential to success. Demonstrating resilient and ethical leadership, with the ability to challenge constructively, bringing strategic insight and the ability to form credible, evidence-based opinions. You will be skilled at influencing senior stakeholders, balancing independence with collaboration. Additionally, your exceptional communication skills will blend seamlessly with the ability to lead teams through organisational change. As someone who is highly delivery focused, able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, evolving environment, you will have established membership of a recognised internal audit or accountancy professional body (e.g., IIA, ICAEW, ACCA, ICAS), and demonstrate a strong working knowledge of IIA standards and risk based internal audit methodology. It would be great if you also had additional qualifications or CPD in investment management, credit/market risk, treasury, compliance, or financial services risk disciplines. The RoleReporting to the Managing Director of Internal Audit, the Director will deliver across a number of key areas. Strategic Leadership & Stakeholder Engagement Act as the primary Internal Audit partner to senior leaders across Corporate Functions and Operations. Build influential, trusted relationships with Executive and Committee level stakeholders. Represent Internal Audit at key governance forums and contribute expert insight on major programmes, transformation initiatives, and policy development. Audit Planning & Delivery Lead the creation and continuous development of the Corporate Functions audit universe. Own the risk-based Internal Audit Plan for all relevant operational and corporate domains. Oversee delivery of engagements across in-house teams and co-sourced audit partners. Ensure all work aligns with the Internal Audit Manual, Global Internal Audit Standards, and the Internal Audit Code of Practice. Support the annual evidence based Audit Committee opinion. Technical Expertise & Methodology Provide subject matter expertise on governance, operational risk, corporate functions and control frameworks. Champion Internal Audit methodology, quality assurance and continuous improvement initiatives. Contribute to strategic work streams and support the implementation of Internal Audit's long-term strategy. People Leadership Lead, coach, and develop Senior Internal Audit Managers and Managers, fostering a high performance, inclusive culture. Support resource planning, capability development, and skills investment to meet current and future organisational needs. To express interest or request an initial conversation, please submit your CV or reach out directly via the advertised contact channel. All enquiries will be treated with the highest discretion. If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. #
May 15, 2026
Full time
Internal Audit, Risk, Governance, Assurance, Control Framework, Strategic Leadership With an Executive level package, this is a permanent position for a leading and rapidly growing financial services organisation. Seeking an exceptional Director of Internal Audit: Corporate Functions, this is a role for a strategic audit leader with deep technical expertise, outstanding stakeholder engagement skills, and a proven ability to lead teams through change and transformation.This high impact role offers the opportunity to shape and deliver a comprehensive audit strategy across a broad portfolio which includes Finance, Change, HR, IT, Risk, Legal, Product Operations and wider corporate functions, while playing a pivotal role in the ongoing development of a maturing Internal Audit function. About YouYou will bring a blend of technical depth, strategic judgment and leadership presence, ideally gained in professional practice, banking, investment management, wholesale lending, or broader financial services. You will have a deep understanding of financial controls, operational processes, governance frameworks and risk management. Your familiarity with IT and cybersecurity controls and modern change management methodologies as well as an experience base in people risk, HR processes, and workforce-related control environments. Having a grounding in governance and committee structures, and how they align to risk appetite and corporate strategy, alongside a proven track record of leading complex, risk-based internal audit programmes in regulated financial environments will be essential to success. Demonstrating resilient and ethical leadership, with the ability to challenge constructively, bringing strategic insight and the ability to form credible, evidence-based opinions. You will be skilled at influencing senior stakeholders, balancing independence with collaboration. Additionally, your exceptional communication skills will blend seamlessly with the ability to lead teams through organisational change. As someone who is highly delivery focused, able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, evolving environment, you will have established membership of a recognised internal audit or accountancy professional body (e.g., IIA, ICAEW, ACCA, ICAS), and demonstrate a strong working knowledge of IIA standards and risk based internal audit methodology. It would be great if you also had additional qualifications or CPD in investment management, credit/market risk, treasury, compliance, or financial services risk disciplines. The RoleReporting to the Managing Director of Internal Audit, the Director will deliver across a number of key areas. Strategic Leadership & Stakeholder Engagement Act as the primary Internal Audit partner to senior leaders across Corporate Functions and Operations. Build influential, trusted relationships with Executive and Committee level stakeholders. Represent Internal Audit at key governance forums and contribute expert insight on major programmes, transformation initiatives, and policy development. Audit Planning & Delivery Lead the creation and continuous development of the Corporate Functions audit universe. Own the risk-based Internal Audit Plan for all relevant operational and corporate domains. Oversee delivery of engagements across in-house teams and co-sourced audit partners. Ensure all work aligns with the Internal Audit Manual, Global Internal Audit Standards, and the Internal Audit Code of Practice. Support the annual evidence based Audit Committee opinion. Technical Expertise & Methodology Provide subject matter expertise on governance, operational risk, corporate functions and control frameworks. Champion Internal Audit methodology, quality assurance and continuous improvement initiatives. Contribute to strategic work streams and support the implementation of Internal Audit's long-term strategy. People Leadership Lead, coach, and develop Senior Internal Audit Managers and Managers, fostering a high performance, inclusive culture. Support resource planning, capability development, and skills investment to meet current and future organisational needs. To express interest or request an initial conversation, please submit your CV or reach out directly via the advertised contact channel. All enquiries will be treated with the highest discretion. If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. #
Head of IT - London (hybrid working) £800 - £1000 p/d (inside IR35) 3 month duration An established and highly regarded organisation is seeking an experienced Head of IT to join during a critical period of transition and transformation. As a key member of the senior leadership team, you will be responsible for stabilising IT operations, leading through organisational change and delivering key strategic initiatives across a complex, multi-site environment serving thousands of users. This is an opportunity to step into a high-impact leadership role during a critical transition period, where you will shape and influence technology strategy at a senior level, lead a function that is operationally stable but undergoing organisational change and play a key role in delivering business-critical transformation programmes. This role requires a balanced, high-impact leader who can operate both strategically and hands-on. Key Responsibilities: Provide strategic leadership of the IT function, shaping and delivering IT strategy aligned to wider business goals Ensure stable, secure and efficient IT operations across infrastructure, service desk and project delivery Lead a team of 20 across Infrastructure, Service, Security, Data and Programmes Take full ownership of the IT budget, resource planning and cost control Deliver key transformation programmes Drive service excellence (ITIL) and ensure smooth transition of projects into BAU Oversee cyber security, data protection and compliance requirements Manage and develop relationships with third-party suppliers and vendors Lead automation and efficiency initiatives across the IT landscape Support the business through organisational change, including shared services transformation Requirements: Proven experience as a Head of IT or senior IT leader in a comparable, multi-site large scale organisation Possess a broad technical knowledge across infrastructure, applications, cyber security, data and AI Strong background in IT Operations and Service Delivery within complex environments Demonstrable experience managing large-scale IT estates, multiple concurrent priorities and projects Strong people leadership and team management capability, particularly through periods of change Ability to engage and influence senior stakeholders across the business A proactive, resilient and hands-on leadership style Based in Central London (3 days per week onsite) with occasional UK travel. Start date for this contract is planned for mid-June.
May 15, 2026
Contractor
Head of IT - London (hybrid working) £800 - £1000 p/d (inside IR35) 3 month duration An established and highly regarded organisation is seeking an experienced Head of IT to join during a critical period of transition and transformation. As a key member of the senior leadership team, you will be responsible for stabilising IT operations, leading through organisational change and delivering key strategic initiatives across a complex, multi-site environment serving thousands of users. This is an opportunity to step into a high-impact leadership role during a critical transition period, where you will shape and influence technology strategy at a senior level, lead a function that is operationally stable but undergoing organisational change and play a key role in delivering business-critical transformation programmes. This role requires a balanced, high-impact leader who can operate both strategically and hands-on. Key Responsibilities: Provide strategic leadership of the IT function, shaping and delivering IT strategy aligned to wider business goals Ensure stable, secure and efficient IT operations across infrastructure, service desk and project delivery Lead a team of 20 across Infrastructure, Service, Security, Data and Programmes Take full ownership of the IT budget, resource planning and cost control Deliver key transformation programmes Drive service excellence (ITIL) and ensure smooth transition of projects into BAU Oversee cyber security, data protection and compliance requirements Manage and develop relationships with third-party suppliers and vendors Lead automation and efficiency initiatives across the IT landscape Support the business through organisational change, including shared services transformation Requirements: Proven experience as a Head of IT or senior IT leader in a comparable, multi-site large scale organisation Possess a broad technical knowledge across infrastructure, applications, cyber security, data and AI Strong background in IT Operations and Service Delivery within complex environments Demonstrable experience managing large-scale IT estates, multiple concurrent priorities and projects Strong people leadership and team management capability, particularly through periods of change Ability to engage and influence senior stakeholders across the business A proactive, resilient and hands-on leadership style Based in Central London (3 days per week onsite) with occasional UK travel. Start date for this contract is planned for mid-June.
Information Security Manager Permanent - 60k - 65k + strong benefits Location: Hybrid - Salisbury Your new company: I am looking for an Information Security Manager to join a great defence organisation based in Wiltshire. You'll be walking into a strong position, being that there's already a good setup in place with ongoing upgrades and transformation across the business, especially within IT. The role responsibilities: Own and manage the Information Security requirements and compliance obligations. Develop, maintain and deliver the Information Security strategy, plans, policies, processes and best practices. Act as subject-matter expert for all Information Security matters, engaging with internal and external stakeholders (including SIRO, MoD security representatives and accreditors). Ensure compliance with Security Operating Procedures (SyOps) across all environments, escalating non-compliance where appropriate. Manage and maintain appropriate Information Security controls and tooling. Define Information Security awareness and training requirements, working with Learning & Development to ensure suitable content and completion. Line manage and develop the IT Security Officer, providing guidance, coaching and performance support. You will need: Strong demonstrable experience of IT and cyber governance, compliance, risk, and security within enterprise IT environments. Strong, in-depth understanding of information and cyber security. Proven experience defining and delivering Information Security best practice. Experience leading Information Security initiatives, including awareness programmes, training and phishing simulations. Good technical understanding of information security, including network architecture, SDLC, penetration testing, DLP tools, patching and vulnerability management. Working knowledge of National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) guidance and best practice. Understanding of data governance, cyber security and data protection principles. Experience working with security audits and assurance activities. Strong Microsoft Office skills. Full UK driving licence Desirable: At least one of the following, ideally 2 - CISM / CISA / CIPT / ISO27001 Lead Auditor Experience working in a MoD restricted environment and knowledge of MoD security standards. Familiarity with the NIST/ CSM V4 framework. What you'll get in return: Salary of between 60k- 65k 25 days annual leave + bank holidays - additional gained with service Hybrid working 2 days just outside of Salisbury per week, ideally Up to 8% employer pension contribution And more! Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)
May 15, 2026
Full time
Information Security Manager Permanent - 60k - 65k + strong benefits Location: Hybrid - Salisbury Your new company: I am looking for an Information Security Manager to join a great defence organisation based in Wiltshire. You'll be walking into a strong position, being that there's already a good setup in place with ongoing upgrades and transformation across the business, especially within IT. The role responsibilities: Own and manage the Information Security requirements and compliance obligations. Develop, maintain and deliver the Information Security strategy, plans, policies, processes and best practices. Act as subject-matter expert for all Information Security matters, engaging with internal and external stakeholders (including SIRO, MoD security representatives and accreditors). Ensure compliance with Security Operating Procedures (SyOps) across all environments, escalating non-compliance where appropriate. Manage and maintain appropriate Information Security controls and tooling. Define Information Security awareness and training requirements, working with Learning & Development to ensure suitable content and completion. Line manage and develop the IT Security Officer, providing guidance, coaching and performance support. You will need: Strong demonstrable experience of IT and cyber governance, compliance, risk, and security within enterprise IT environments. Strong, in-depth understanding of information and cyber security. Proven experience defining and delivering Information Security best practice. Experience leading Information Security initiatives, including awareness programmes, training and phishing simulations. Good technical understanding of information security, including network architecture, SDLC, penetration testing, DLP tools, patching and vulnerability management. Working knowledge of National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) guidance and best practice. Understanding of data governance, cyber security and data protection principles. Experience working with security audits and assurance activities. Strong Microsoft Office skills. Full UK driving licence Desirable: At least one of the following, ideally 2 - CISM / CISA / CIPT / ISO27001 Lead Auditor Experience working in a MoD restricted environment and knowledge of MoD security standards. Familiarity with the NIST/ CSM V4 framework. What you'll get in return: Salary of between 60k- 65k 25 days annual leave + bank holidays - additional gained with service Hybrid working 2 days just outside of Salisbury per week, ideally Up to 8% employer pension contribution And more! Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)
Positive Employment is currently recruiting for a Project Manager for our client a government organisation in Portsmouth. The organisation is embarking on a major transformation of its Housing Management services, replacing a complex mix of ageing systems with a single, modern, cloud-hosted Housing Management System (HMS). This high-profile project will play a significant role in improving services for more than 15,000 households across the city. The new HMS will bring together all Portsmouth Homes tenancy, property, and asset information into one secure, modern platform, improving data accuracy, strengthening compliance, and enabling smarter, real-time decision-making. It will also provide improved customer experience, giving residents access to online services and enabling staff to work more efficiently with better tools and streamlined processes. This is an exciting opportunity to join a programme with strong organizational backing, clear strategic drivers, and a wide impact across Housing, Repairs & Maintenance, Community Safety, and Corporate IT. The post holder will help deliver a modern SaaS solution that supports regulatory standards, drives digital transformation, and creates a resilient technical foundation for future service improvement. This role is a temporary contract initially for 24 months with the possibility to extend. This role has flexibility for remote working with occasional requirement to work onsite in the Portsmouth offices or in a local housing office in either Somerstown, Paulsgrove or Leigh Park. Duties and Responsibilities but not limited to: Lead full lifecycle delivery of Portsmouth Homes Housing Management System (HMS) transformation, from mobilisation through tender, implementation, testing, cutover, and post-go-live stabilisation. Provide line management and day-to-day leadership for project delivery resources, including the Project Coordinator, Data Lead, Business Analyst, Test Lead and any contracted specialists, ensuring clear accountability, prioritisation, and effective collaboration across all workstreams. Function as the primary bridge between Housing, IT & Digital, Data, Procurement, Finance, corporate governance teams, external suppliers, and delivery partners, ensuring effective communication, aligned priorities, and timely decision-making. Drive strategic alignment with PCC's cloud, data protection, information governance, cyber security, and IT architectural standards, ensuring project alignment across all required IT checkpoints such as IT Change Board (CAB) and Architecture Review Board (ARB). Work with Portsmouth Homes stakeholders to ensure the new HMS fully supports regulatory and compliance requirements. Own and manage the programme plan, overseeing scope, milestones, interdependencies, risks, issues, budget, change control and resource planning, ensuring effective reporting into project and governance boards. Lead procurement engagement where required, ensuring supplier deliverables meet contractual expectations. Oversee all technical and functional workstreams, including data cleansing, migration from multiple legacy systems, integrations with Repairs, Community Safety, Finance and corporate platforms, environment management, and configuration. Manage testing cycles end-to-end, including SIT, UAT, defect tracking, quality assurance, and readiness assessments to ensure a robust and stable solution at go-live. Coordinate business change and transformation activity, ensuring redesigned processes, operating models, and workflows are embedded and aligned with the Council's wider digital ambitions. Lead organisational readiness, including training planning and delivery, user support models, communications, impact assessments, and transition to BAU support teams, including Hand Over to Service (HOTS) activities with IT. Championing data quality and governance, working with data owners and analysts to establish a single authoritative dataset, improve reporting capability, and support emerging regulatory expectations. Personal Requirements: Proven history of delivering complex housing-focused IT system implementations, including large-scale data migrations from multiple legacy platforms. Hands-on experience with major housing technologies, including NEC Housing, Microsoft Dynamics 365, or similar enterprise-grade HMS solutions. Strong understanding of end-to-end landlord services, including tenancy management, allocations, repairs and maintenance, rents, asset management, and associated compliance workflows. Practical experience working with cloud-hosted SaaS environments, including configuration, integration, security, and vendor-managed delivery models. Robust knowledge of project governance, including change control, risk and issue management, cutover planning, and quality assurance across complex IT environments. Demonstrated ability to collaborate across business, operational, digital, data, and technical teams, ensuring solutions align with IT governance, organisational standards, and GDPR. Experience leading stakeholders through significant organisational or digital change, including training, engagement, process redesign, and adoption support. Expertise in data extraction, cleansing, transformation, and migration from legacy housing systems into a consolidated, modern HMS (Desirable). Formal project management certification, such as PRINCE2 Practitioner (Desirable). Broad modular understanding across housing operations, such as Rents, Repairs, Allocations, ASB, Voids, Stock Condition, and Planned Maintenance (Desirable). Experience integrating HMS platforms with wider systems, such as document management, customer portals, workflow automation tools, and reporting solutions (e.g., Power BI, Business Objects) (Desirable). Working Hours: 37hrs / Monday - Friday Pay: £450.00 per day Please note this role is within the scope of IR35.
May 15, 2026
Seasonal
Positive Employment is currently recruiting for a Project Manager for our client a government organisation in Portsmouth. The organisation is embarking on a major transformation of its Housing Management services, replacing a complex mix of ageing systems with a single, modern, cloud-hosted Housing Management System (HMS). This high-profile project will play a significant role in improving services for more than 15,000 households across the city. The new HMS will bring together all Portsmouth Homes tenancy, property, and asset information into one secure, modern platform, improving data accuracy, strengthening compliance, and enabling smarter, real-time decision-making. It will also provide improved customer experience, giving residents access to online services and enabling staff to work more efficiently with better tools and streamlined processes. This is an exciting opportunity to join a programme with strong organizational backing, clear strategic drivers, and a wide impact across Housing, Repairs & Maintenance, Community Safety, and Corporate IT. The post holder will help deliver a modern SaaS solution that supports regulatory standards, drives digital transformation, and creates a resilient technical foundation for future service improvement. This role is a temporary contract initially for 24 months with the possibility to extend. This role has flexibility for remote working with occasional requirement to work onsite in the Portsmouth offices or in a local housing office in either Somerstown, Paulsgrove or Leigh Park. Duties and Responsibilities but not limited to: Lead full lifecycle delivery of Portsmouth Homes Housing Management System (HMS) transformation, from mobilisation through tender, implementation, testing, cutover, and post-go-live stabilisation. Provide line management and day-to-day leadership for project delivery resources, including the Project Coordinator, Data Lead, Business Analyst, Test Lead and any contracted specialists, ensuring clear accountability, prioritisation, and effective collaboration across all workstreams. Function as the primary bridge between Housing, IT & Digital, Data, Procurement, Finance, corporate governance teams, external suppliers, and delivery partners, ensuring effective communication, aligned priorities, and timely decision-making. Drive strategic alignment with PCC's cloud, data protection, information governance, cyber security, and IT architectural standards, ensuring project alignment across all required IT checkpoints such as IT Change Board (CAB) and Architecture Review Board (ARB). Work with Portsmouth Homes stakeholders to ensure the new HMS fully supports regulatory and compliance requirements. Own and manage the programme plan, overseeing scope, milestones, interdependencies, risks, issues, budget, change control and resource planning, ensuring effective reporting into project and governance boards. Lead procurement engagement where required, ensuring supplier deliverables meet contractual expectations. Oversee all technical and functional workstreams, including data cleansing, migration from multiple legacy systems, integrations with Repairs, Community Safety, Finance and corporate platforms, environment management, and configuration. Manage testing cycles end-to-end, including SIT, UAT, defect tracking, quality assurance, and readiness assessments to ensure a robust and stable solution at go-live. Coordinate business change and transformation activity, ensuring redesigned processes, operating models, and workflows are embedded and aligned with the Council's wider digital ambitions. Lead organisational readiness, including training planning and delivery, user support models, communications, impact assessments, and transition to BAU support teams, including Hand Over to Service (HOTS) activities with IT. Championing data quality and governance, working with data owners and analysts to establish a single authoritative dataset, improve reporting capability, and support emerging regulatory expectations. Personal Requirements: Proven history of delivering complex housing-focused IT system implementations, including large-scale data migrations from multiple legacy platforms. Hands-on experience with major housing technologies, including NEC Housing, Microsoft Dynamics 365, or similar enterprise-grade HMS solutions. Strong understanding of end-to-end landlord services, including tenancy management, allocations, repairs and maintenance, rents, asset management, and associated compliance workflows. Practical experience working with cloud-hosted SaaS environments, including configuration, integration, security, and vendor-managed delivery models. Robust knowledge of project governance, including change control, risk and issue management, cutover planning, and quality assurance across complex IT environments. Demonstrated ability to collaborate across business, operational, digital, data, and technical teams, ensuring solutions align with IT governance, organisational standards, and GDPR. Experience leading stakeholders through significant organisational or digital change, including training, engagement, process redesign, and adoption support. Expertise in data extraction, cleansing, transformation, and migration from legacy housing systems into a consolidated, modern HMS (Desirable). Formal project management certification, such as PRINCE2 Practitioner (Desirable). Broad modular understanding across housing operations, such as Rents, Repairs, Allocations, ASB, Voids, Stock Condition, and Planned Maintenance (Desirable). Experience integrating HMS platforms with wider systems, such as document management, customer portals, workflow automation tools, and reporting solutions (e.g., Power BI, Business Objects) (Desirable). Working Hours: 37hrs / Monday - Friday Pay: £450.00 per day Please note this role is within the scope of IR35.
Executive Director - Modernisation & Customer Delivery About the role Dorset is a place that rewards the curious and frustrates anyone who thinks running a modern council is simple. We're working hard to become a genuinely modern, sustainable unitary council, one where technology, data and customer experience aren't afterthoughts, but the infrastructure that holds everything together. This role is how we get there. You'll be joining the Senior Leadership Team, reporting directly to the Chief Executive. Your directorate is around 550 colleagues across Customer Experience, Technology, Digital and Data, Libraries, Revenues and Benefits, and the Transformation Management Office. The portfolio is broad and the work is real - this isn't a strategy role that floats above delivery. You'll be accountable for both. What you'll be doing You'll lead the council's digital and data strategy from the front - setting direction, driving delivery and making sure investment decisions are grounded in actual user need rather than aspiration. That means: setting and delivering a modern, resilient digital strategy built around outcomes for residents leading major transformation programmes with proper governance, honest benefits tracking and clear accountability acting as the council's senior accountable officer for cyber security and information governance championing user-centred design and making sure our services work for everyone, not just the easy-to-reach building digital confidence and practical capability across the workforce - including frontline teams who might not naturally identify as digital representing Dorset at regional and national level in conversations about what modern public services should look like overseeing significant technology and transformation budgets with real financial discipline About you You've done this before, or something close enough that you know where the hard bits are. You understand that technology is an enabler, not the point - and you know how to bring people with you when the change feels uncomfortable. You'll also bring: a track record of shaping and delivering digital strategy at scale, across multiple service areas expertise in data governance, interoperability and joined-up intelligence across partner organisations hands-on experience embedding agile delivery, product management and service design in practice - not just on slides the political awareness to advise elected members and a Chief Executive with confidence and honesty a genuine interest in improving outcomes for communities, not just modernising systems for their own sake Why this role, why now Dorset Council has a clear direction - to become a modern, sustainable unitary council - and the investment and leadership commitment to back it. This role sits at the heart of that. You won't be implementing someone else's plan; you'll be shaping what good looks like. If you want to lead one of the most significant transformation programmes in local government, in a county worth fighting for, we'd love to hear from you. Further Information If you'd like an informal conversation with the Chief Executive, Catherine Howe, please contact Jennifer Prince, Senior Executive Assistant, or and we'll get that arranged. We offer a generous relocation package of up to £8,000 (of HMRC eligible elements) free of tax, including an initial advance of up to £2,500 on your start date, help towards buying or selling costs (up to £6,500), and support towards rent or mortgage costs in your first two years. About Us Dorset is a place of genuine beauty and strong communities. Our vision is straightforward: working together to create a fairer, more prosperous and more sustainable Dorset for people now and in the future. We're looking for leaders who share that ambition and have the capability to turn it into something real. We're actively working to become a more diverse and inclusive organisation, and we know that bringing in people with different perspectives and backgrounds makes us better. We welcome applications from everyone. We're a Disability Confident Employer. We offer an interview to everyone who declares a disability and meets the essential criteria for the role, and we're committed to making our interviews accessible. Let us know on your application if you need any reasonable adjustments.
May 15, 2026
Full time
Executive Director - Modernisation & Customer Delivery About the role Dorset is a place that rewards the curious and frustrates anyone who thinks running a modern council is simple. We're working hard to become a genuinely modern, sustainable unitary council, one where technology, data and customer experience aren't afterthoughts, but the infrastructure that holds everything together. This role is how we get there. You'll be joining the Senior Leadership Team, reporting directly to the Chief Executive. Your directorate is around 550 colleagues across Customer Experience, Technology, Digital and Data, Libraries, Revenues and Benefits, and the Transformation Management Office. The portfolio is broad and the work is real - this isn't a strategy role that floats above delivery. You'll be accountable for both. What you'll be doing You'll lead the council's digital and data strategy from the front - setting direction, driving delivery and making sure investment decisions are grounded in actual user need rather than aspiration. That means: setting and delivering a modern, resilient digital strategy built around outcomes for residents leading major transformation programmes with proper governance, honest benefits tracking and clear accountability acting as the council's senior accountable officer for cyber security and information governance championing user-centred design and making sure our services work for everyone, not just the easy-to-reach building digital confidence and practical capability across the workforce - including frontline teams who might not naturally identify as digital representing Dorset at regional and national level in conversations about what modern public services should look like overseeing significant technology and transformation budgets with real financial discipline About you You've done this before, or something close enough that you know where the hard bits are. You understand that technology is an enabler, not the point - and you know how to bring people with you when the change feels uncomfortable. You'll also bring: a track record of shaping and delivering digital strategy at scale, across multiple service areas expertise in data governance, interoperability and joined-up intelligence across partner organisations hands-on experience embedding agile delivery, product management and service design in practice - not just on slides the political awareness to advise elected members and a Chief Executive with confidence and honesty a genuine interest in improving outcomes for communities, not just modernising systems for their own sake Why this role, why now Dorset Council has a clear direction - to become a modern, sustainable unitary council - and the investment and leadership commitment to back it. This role sits at the heart of that. You won't be implementing someone else's plan; you'll be shaping what good looks like. If you want to lead one of the most significant transformation programmes in local government, in a county worth fighting for, we'd love to hear from you. Further Information If you'd like an informal conversation with the Chief Executive, Catherine Howe, please contact Jennifer Prince, Senior Executive Assistant, or and we'll get that arranged. We offer a generous relocation package of up to £8,000 (of HMRC eligible elements) free of tax, including an initial advance of up to £2,500 on your start date, help towards buying or selling costs (up to £6,500), and support towards rent or mortgage costs in your first two years. About Us Dorset is a place of genuine beauty and strong communities. Our vision is straightforward: working together to create a fairer, more prosperous and more sustainable Dorset for people now and in the future. We're looking for leaders who share that ambition and have the capability to turn it into something real. We're actively working to become a more diverse and inclusive organisation, and we know that bringing in people with different perspectives and backgrounds makes us better. We welcome applications from everyone. We're a Disability Confident Employer. We offer an interview to everyone who declares a disability and meets the essential criteria for the role, and we're committed to making our interviews accessible. Let us know on your application if you need any reasonable adjustments.
Cyber Security Project Manager Location: Remote Pay Rate: Circa 450 Per Day Outside IR35 I am working with a long-standing client who are one of the nation's leading solutions companies on an exciting Cyber Security Project Manager Opportunity with the telecommunications sector. This is an exciting opportunity to be at the forefront of large-scale security transformation projects, driving measurable risk reduction and regulatory alignment across highly regulated environments. About the Role. As Cyber Security Project Manager, you will oversee end-to-end delivery of security projects across multiple workstreams, ensuring they are scoped, planned, executed, and closed in line with agreed objectives, budgets, and timelines. You will coordinate cross-functional teams, vendors, and senior stakeholders to embed robust security controls and improve security posture. Your work will directly influence how large telecoms providers protect critical infrastructure, customer data, and digital services. Responsibilities Lead the full cyber security project Develop and maintain detailed project plans, roadmaps, and delivery milestones. Coordinate cross-functional teams (security, infrastructure, networks, operations, compliance, vendors) Manage project risks, issues, dependencies, and change controls. Drive implementation of security controls and capabilities aligned to frameworks. Prepare and present clear project status reports, dashboards and updates. Ensure projects adhere to agreed governance, quality standards, and regulatory requirements. Facilitate Agile and hybrid methodologies to maintain delivery momentum. Key Requirements Proven experience as a Cyber Security Project Manager delivering complex security projects end-to-end. Strong background managing projects within major telecommunications companies (e.g. Verizon, Vodafone, BT or similar). Demonstrable experience managing cyber security initiatives such as security controls implementation, security tooling rollouts, or risk remediation programmes. Solid understanding of information security frameworks and standards (e.g. ISO 27001, NIST). Strong track record in risk assessment, risk mitigation planning, and embedding risk management into project delivery. If you are an experienced Cyber Security Project Manager with a telecoms background and are ready to lead high-impact security projects for a global solutions provider, please get in touch to find out more. ECS Recruitment Group Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
May 15, 2026
Contractor
Cyber Security Project Manager Location: Remote Pay Rate: Circa 450 Per Day Outside IR35 I am working with a long-standing client who are one of the nation's leading solutions companies on an exciting Cyber Security Project Manager Opportunity with the telecommunications sector. This is an exciting opportunity to be at the forefront of large-scale security transformation projects, driving measurable risk reduction and regulatory alignment across highly regulated environments. About the Role. As Cyber Security Project Manager, you will oversee end-to-end delivery of security projects across multiple workstreams, ensuring they are scoped, planned, executed, and closed in line with agreed objectives, budgets, and timelines. You will coordinate cross-functional teams, vendors, and senior stakeholders to embed robust security controls and improve security posture. Your work will directly influence how large telecoms providers protect critical infrastructure, customer data, and digital services. Responsibilities Lead the full cyber security project Develop and maintain detailed project plans, roadmaps, and delivery milestones. Coordinate cross-functional teams (security, infrastructure, networks, operations, compliance, vendors) Manage project risks, issues, dependencies, and change controls. Drive implementation of security controls and capabilities aligned to frameworks. Prepare and present clear project status reports, dashboards and updates. Ensure projects adhere to agreed governance, quality standards, and regulatory requirements. Facilitate Agile and hybrid methodologies to maintain delivery momentum. Key Requirements Proven experience as a Cyber Security Project Manager delivering complex security projects end-to-end. Strong background managing projects within major telecommunications companies (e.g. Verizon, Vodafone, BT or similar). Demonstrable experience managing cyber security initiatives such as security controls implementation, security tooling rollouts, or risk remediation programmes. Solid understanding of information security frameworks and standards (e.g. ISO 27001, NIST). Strong track record in risk assessment, risk mitigation planning, and embedding risk management into project delivery. If you are an experienced Cyber Security Project Manager with a telecoms background and are ready to lead high-impact security projects for a global solutions provider, please get in touch to find out more. ECS Recruitment Group Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
IT Manager / IT Infrastructure Manager 50,000 - 60,000 + Excellent Benefits + 38 Days Holiday + Further Training + Progression + Enhanced Pension + Life Assurance + Benefits Hybrid role based in London, commutable from Camden, Westminster, Islington, Kensington, Hammersmith, Stratford, Watford, Croydon and surrounding areas. Are you an experienced IT Infrastructure or Cloud professional looking to step into a highly autonomous leadership role where you can drive large-scale digital transformation projects and shape the future of IT within a prestigious higher education environment? This is an excellent opportunity to join a forward-thinking and internationally recognised University, where you will play a key role in leading infrastructure strategy whilst having the ability to continue your development through further training and progression opportunities. The organisation is renowned for delivering a premium educational experience and is continuing to invest heavily into technology, innovation, and digital capability. You will join during an exciting period of transformation, with the chance to influence long-term IT strategy while remaining technically hands-on. In this role, you will lead a multidisciplinary IT Infrastructure and Cloud team, taking ownership of enterprise systems, networks, cloud services, cybersecurity, disaster recovery, and operational resilience. You will work closely with senior stakeholders across the institution to ensure IT services remain secure, scalable, and aligned to organisational objectives. This role would suit an experienced Infrastructure, Cloud, or IT Operations leader with strong technical expertise looking for a hands-on leadership position where you can continue your technical development within. The Role: Leading Infrastructure, Cloud, and Network operations across the organisation Driving digital transformation, cloud migration, and cybersecurity initiatives Managing enterprise systems, disaster recovery, resilience, and performance optimisation Leading and developing a high-performing technical team Hybrid role based in London The Person: Strong background in IT Infrastructure, Cloud, or IT Operations leadership Experience with Microsoft technologies including Active Directory and Azure Strong knowledge of enterprise infrastructure, networking, cybersecurity, and cloud services Experience managing technical teams and large-scale IT projects Commutable to London Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles. The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set and will be decided by our client, the employer. Rise are not responsible or liable for any hiring decisions made by the end client. We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.
May 15, 2026
Full time
IT Manager / IT Infrastructure Manager 50,000 - 60,000 + Excellent Benefits + 38 Days Holiday + Further Training + Progression + Enhanced Pension + Life Assurance + Benefits Hybrid role based in London, commutable from Camden, Westminster, Islington, Kensington, Hammersmith, Stratford, Watford, Croydon and surrounding areas. Are you an experienced IT Infrastructure or Cloud professional looking to step into a highly autonomous leadership role where you can drive large-scale digital transformation projects and shape the future of IT within a prestigious higher education environment? This is an excellent opportunity to join a forward-thinking and internationally recognised University, where you will play a key role in leading infrastructure strategy whilst having the ability to continue your development through further training and progression opportunities. The organisation is renowned for delivering a premium educational experience and is continuing to invest heavily into technology, innovation, and digital capability. You will join during an exciting period of transformation, with the chance to influence long-term IT strategy while remaining technically hands-on. In this role, you will lead a multidisciplinary IT Infrastructure and Cloud team, taking ownership of enterprise systems, networks, cloud services, cybersecurity, disaster recovery, and operational resilience. You will work closely with senior stakeholders across the institution to ensure IT services remain secure, scalable, and aligned to organisational objectives. This role would suit an experienced Infrastructure, Cloud, or IT Operations leader with strong technical expertise looking for a hands-on leadership position where you can continue your technical development within. The Role: Leading Infrastructure, Cloud, and Network operations across the organisation Driving digital transformation, cloud migration, and cybersecurity initiatives Managing enterprise systems, disaster recovery, resilience, and performance optimisation Leading and developing a high-performing technical team Hybrid role based in London The Person: Strong background in IT Infrastructure, Cloud, or IT Operations leadership Experience with Microsoft technologies including Active Directory and Azure Strong knowledge of enterprise infrastructure, networking, cybersecurity, and cloud services Experience managing technical teams and large-scale IT projects Commutable to London Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles. The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set and will be decided by our client, the employer. Rise are not responsible or liable for any hiring decisions made by the end client. We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.
Network Security Engineer Cisco / Palo Alto Manufacturing 450/day - Outside IR35 Contract: Until Sept 2026 (likely extension) Location: Reading (occasional on-site) We're hiring a Network Security Engineer to support a major security transformation programme within a manufacturing environment, reporting into the CISO. The programme is focused on uplifting network security standards in line with NIST Cyber Security Framework (CSF) and CIS Critical Security Controls, across data centres and manufacturing sites. This is a hands-on role focused on improving network security posture across critical infrastructure. Key Responsibilities Conduct network security assessments and gap analysis against NIST CSF and CIS Controls Define and deliver remediation plans across critical environments Design and implement ZTNA and secure access solutions Lead upgrades, testing, pilots, and full deployment Decommission legacy technologies and support transition to BAU Tech Environment Cisco (LAN) Palo Alto (Firewalls, Prisma Access) HPE Aruba (Wireless) SD-WAN, CASB, DLP, ZTNA Requirements Strong Cisco and Palo Alto expertise (essential) Proven experience in network security transformation programmes Experience working with NIST CSF and CIS Critical Security Controls frameworks Experience in manufacturing environments (desirable) Hands-on capability across design, build, and deployment Immediate interviews available - apply now to be considered.
May 15, 2026
Contractor
Network Security Engineer Cisco / Palo Alto Manufacturing 450/day - Outside IR35 Contract: Until Sept 2026 (likely extension) Location: Reading (occasional on-site) We're hiring a Network Security Engineer to support a major security transformation programme within a manufacturing environment, reporting into the CISO. The programme is focused on uplifting network security standards in line with NIST Cyber Security Framework (CSF) and CIS Critical Security Controls, across data centres and manufacturing sites. This is a hands-on role focused on improving network security posture across critical infrastructure. Key Responsibilities Conduct network security assessments and gap analysis against NIST CSF and CIS Controls Define and deliver remediation plans across critical environments Design and implement ZTNA and secure access solutions Lead upgrades, testing, pilots, and full deployment Decommission legacy technologies and support transition to BAU Tech Environment Cisco (LAN) Palo Alto (Firewalls, Prisma Access) HPE Aruba (Wireless) SD-WAN, CASB, DLP, ZTNA Requirements Strong Cisco and Palo Alto expertise (essential) Proven experience in network security transformation programmes Experience working with NIST CSF and CIS Critical Security Controls frameworks Experience in manufacturing environments (desirable) Hands-on capability across design, build, and deployment Immediate interviews available - apply now to be considered.
2nd Line Engineer Loation: Remote (UK-based) with customer site visits as required Full-time Permanent Monday Friday, 9:00am 5:30pm Join a Growing Microsoft Cloud MSP Our client is a fast-growing Managed Service Provider helping businesses unlock the full potential of Microsoft Cloud technologies. Their services cover IT support, cyber security, and digital transformation, delivering modern solutions that help organisations work smarter and more securely. This is a business with ambitious plans, a collaborative culture, and a strong technical foundation. The team includes hands-on directors, an experienced Senior Engineer leading project delivery, a trusted outsourced service desk, and a network of specialist contractors. They re now looking for a proactive and customer-focused 2nd Line Engineer to help support their next stage of growth. The Opportunity This role is ideal for someone who enjoys variety, autonomy, and customer interaction. You ll work closely with the outsourced service desk, taking ownership of escalated support tickets while also delivering customer change requests, project work, and on-site installations. You ll collaborate directly with senior technical leadership and play an important role in improving systems, processes, and customer experience. Some weeks will involve regular customer site visits for project work or reactive support, while others will be fully remote. Key Responsibilities Resolve 1st and 2nd line escalated tickets end-to-end Deliver customer change requests including: Laptop setups User onboarding/offboarding SharePoint site creation Teams and mailbox configuration Support project delivery and on-site installations Attend customer sites for scheduled and reactive work Work alongside the Senior Engineer on escalations and complex issues Maintain clear technical documentation Identify opportunities to improve systems and processes Optional Growth into Technical Account Management For candidates interested in developing commercially, there s also the opportunity to support account management activities, including: Assisting the Account Manager Producing basic quotes for hardware and licensing Participating in technical customer discussions This is completely optional, but offers a genuine pathway for career progression and salary growth. Technologies You ll Work With Microsoft 365 (Exchange, Teams, SharePoint, Intune) Microsoft Defender for Office 365 & Defender for Business Microsoft Entra ID & Conditional Access Microsoft Azure basics Azure Virtual Desktop & Windows 365 Windows 10/11 & Windows Server Halo PSA Ninja RMM Asana Windows Autopilot About You You ll be someone who: Has strong communication and customer service skills Enjoys solving problems and learning new technologies Is proactive, organised, and driven to improve Is comfortable working both remotely and on customer sites Thrives in a fast-moving MSP environment Has an interest in AI tools and modern ways of working Essential Skills & Experience Minimum 2 years experience in a 2nd Line MSP role Strong Microsoft 365 administration experience Experience with Exchange, SharePoint, Teams, and Intune Working knowledge of Microsoft Entra ID & Conditional Access Good understanding of DNS, DHCP, VPNs, and firewalls Experience supporting Windows desktop and server environments Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle Right to work in the UK Nice to Have: Experience using AI tools such as Microsoft Copilot or Claude Microsoft certifications (MS-900, AZ-900, SC-900, MS-102 etc.) Exposure to Azure IaaS, AVD, or Windows 365 Experience with Autopilot or Intune app packaging ITIL familiarity What s On Offer Competitive salary Generous holiday allowance Paid certifications and training Pension scheme Genuine progression opportunities into: 3rd Line Engineering Project Delivery Technical Account Management You ll be joining at an exciting stage of growth where your ideas, input, and development will genuinely matter.
May 15, 2026
Full time
2nd Line Engineer Loation: Remote (UK-based) with customer site visits as required Full-time Permanent Monday Friday, 9:00am 5:30pm Join a Growing Microsoft Cloud MSP Our client is a fast-growing Managed Service Provider helping businesses unlock the full potential of Microsoft Cloud technologies. Their services cover IT support, cyber security, and digital transformation, delivering modern solutions that help organisations work smarter and more securely. This is a business with ambitious plans, a collaborative culture, and a strong technical foundation. The team includes hands-on directors, an experienced Senior Engineer leading project delivery, a trusted outsourced service desk, and a network of specialist contractors. They re now looking for a proactive and customer-focused 2nd Line Engineer to help support their next stage of growth. The Opportunity This role is ideal for someone who enjoys variety, autonomy, and customer interaction. You ll work closely with the outsourced service desk, taking ownership of escalated support tickets while also delivering customer change requests, project work, and on-site installations. You ll collaborate directly with senior technical leadership and play an important role in improving systems, processes, and customer experience. Some weeks will involve regular customer site visits for project work or reactive support, while others will be fully remote. Key Responsibilities Resolve 1st and 2nd line escalated tickets end-to-end Deliver customer change requests including: Laptop setups User onboarding/offboarding SharePoint site creation Teams and mailbox configuration Support project delivery and on-site installations Attend customer sites for scheduled and reactive work Work alongside the Senior Engineer on escalations and complex issues Maintain clear technical documentation Identify opportunities to improve systems and processes Optional Growth into Technical Account Management For candidates interested in developing commercially, there s also the opportunity to support account management activities, including: Assisting the Account Manager Producing basic quotes for hardware and licensing Participating in technical customer discussions This is completely optional, but offers a genuine pathway for career progression and salary growth. Technologies You ll Work With Microsoft 365 (Exchange, Teams, SharePoint, Intune) Microsoft Defender for Office 365 & Defender for Business Microsoft Entra ID & Conditional Access Microsoft Azure basics Azure Virtual Desktop & Windows 365 Windows 10/11 & Windows Server Halo PSA Ninja RMM Asana Windows Autopilot About You You ll be someone who: Has strong communication and customer service skills Enjoys solving problems and learning new technologies Is proactive, organised, and driven to improve Is comfortable working both remotely and on customer sites Thrives in a fast-moving MSP environment Has an interest in AI tools and modern ways of working Essential Skills & Experience Minimum 2 years experience in a 2nd Line MSP role Strong Microsoft 365 administration experience Experience with Exchange, SharePoint, Teams, and Intune Working knowledge of Microsoft Entra ID & Conditional Access Good understanding of DNS, DHCP, VPNs, and firewalls Experience supporting Windows desktop and server environments Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle Right to work in the UK Nice to Have: Experience using AI tools such as Microsoft Copilot or Claude Microsoft certifications (MS-900, AZ-900, SC-900, MS-102 etc.) Exposure to Azure IaaS, AVD, or Windows 365 Experience with Autopilot or Intune app packaging ITIL familiarity What s On Offer Competitive salary Generous holiday allowance Paid certifications and training Pension scheme Genuine progression opportunities into: 3rd Line Engineering Project Delivery Technical Account Management You ll be joining at an exciting stage of growth where your ideas, input, and development will genuinely matter.
CBSbutler Holdings Limited trading as CBSbutler
Reading, Oxfordshire
Lead Solution Architect +6 months + +Hybrid working 3 days a week in Reading +Inside IR35 + 95 - 116 per hour +SC cleared role +Sole British national due to nature of the project We are seeking an experienced Lead Solution Architect to provide senior technical leadership across major digital programmes. This is a high-impact role responsible for defining, governing, and evolving the architecture that underpins digital products, platforms, and services. You will lead architectural direction across complex programmes, ensuring solutions are secure, scalable, interoperable, and aligned to enterprise strategy and long-term business objectives. You will work closely with senior stakeholders, architecture teams, and external delivery partners to drive technical excellence and deliver a cohesive digital ecosystem. Key Responsibilities Lead and govern solution architecture activities across major digital programmes Define and evolve enterprise architecture roadmaps aligned to business and digital transformation objectives Provide architectural oversight across cloud, enterprise, and integrated technology solutions Assess and validate technical proposals from delivery partners and suppliers Ensure all solutions meet required standards for cybersecurity, resilience, scalability, and interoperability Shape architecture strategy within RFPs, procurement activities, and delivery governance processes Collaborate with senior leadership and stakeholders across multinational programmes Promote best practice architecture principles, standards, and governance across the Digital portfolio Essential Experience Proven experience leading architecture functions across large-scale enterprise programmes Strong background delivering solutions involving technologies such as Azure and SAP S/4HANA Excellent stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence at senior and CXO level Strong expertise across Microsoft technologies, enterprise integration, and security Experience leading internal technical teams and managing external delivery partners Strong understanding of enterprise architecture governance and digital transformation Desirable Azure cloud certifications Experience within Defence, Aerospace, or highly regulated environments Exposure to multinational or complex international programmes If you'd like to discuss this Solution Lead in more detail, please send your updated CV to (url removed) and I will get in touch.
May 15, 2026
Contractor
Lead Solution Architect +6 months + +Hybrid working 3 days a week in Reading +Inside IR35 + 95 - 116 per hour +SC cleared role +Sole British national due to nature of the project We are seeking an experienced Lead Solution Architect to provide senior technical leadership across major digital programmes. This is a high-impact role responsible for defining, governing, and evolving the architecture that underpins digital products, platforms, and services. You will lead architectural direction across complex programmes, ensuring solutions are secure, scalable, interoperable, and aligned to enterprise strategy and long-term business objectives. You will work closely with senior stakeholders, architecture teams, and external delivery partners to drive technical excellence and deliver a cohesive digital ecosystem. Key Responsibilities Lead and govern solution architecture activities across major digital programmes Define and evolve enterprise architecture roadmaps aligned to business and digital transformation objectives Provide architectural oversight across cloud, enterprise, and integrated technology solutions Assess and validate technical proposals from delivery partners and suppliers Ensure all solutions meet required standards for cybersecurity, resilience, scalability, and interoperability Shape architecture strategy within RFPs, procurement activities, and delivery governance processes Collaborate with senior leadership and stakeholders across multinational programmes Promote best practice architecture principles, standards, and governance across the Digital portfolio Essential Experience Proven experience leading architecture functions across large-scale enterprise programmes Strong background delivering solutions involving technologies such as Azure and SAP S/4HANA Excellent stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence at senior and CXO level Strong expertise across Microsoft technologies, enterprise integration, and security Experience leading internal technical teams and managing external delivery partners Strong understanding of enterprise architecture governance and digital transformation Desirable Azure cloud certifications Experience within Defence, Aerospace, or highly regulated environments Exposure to multinational or complex international programmes If you'd like to discuss this Solution Lead in more detail, please send your updated CV to (url removed) and I will get in touch.
Our client, a prominent company in the Defence & Security sector, is currently seeking a Lead Solutions Architect for a contract position, based from Reading. Role Description: As the Lead Solutions Architect within our client's digital business value stream, you will provide senior technical leadership in defining, governing, and optimising the architecture necessary for delivering digital products, platforms, and services. Your primary accountability is to ensure that all digital solutions across major multinational programmes align with the enterprise architecture, digital strategy, and broader business objectives of our client. Leading both internal architecture teams and external delivery partners, you will set the architectural direction, assure solution quality, and embed best practice design principles within the digital portfolio. Your role ensures all digital systems meet required standards for interoperability, resilience, cybersecurity, and long-term scalability. Key Responsibilities: Provide strategic leadership to the Digital Architecture team, ensuring clear direction and strong technical governance. Define, own, and evolve the enterprise architecture roadmap, supporting long-term transformation goals and seamless interoperability across multinational programmes. Assess and validate technical proposals from delivery partners, ensuring they are credible, secure, cost-effective, and aligned with enterprise architecture principles and programme objectives. Shape and contribute to RFPs, procurement activities, and architectural oversight processes, ensuring requirements and quality expectations are embedded from the outset. Partner with senior leadership across the Digital business and the broader organisation to ensure architectural decisions align with strategic priorities and drive business value. Job Requirements: Experience leading architecture functions in at least two major programmes (e.g., Azure, SAP S/4HANA). Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills up to CXO level. Expertise in Microsoft technologies, integration, and security. Desirable Skills: Azure cloud certifications. If you are an experienced solutions architect with a strong background in IT Digital within the Defence & Security sector, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our client's mission to shape the future of global defence through innovative and secure digital solutions.
May 15, 2026
Contractor
Our client, a prominent company in the Defence & Security sector, is currently seeking a Lead Solutions Architect for a contract position, based from Reading. Role Description: As the Lead Solutions Architect within our client's digital business value stream, you will provide senior technical leadership in defining, governing, and optimising the architecture necessary for delivering digital products, platforms, and services. Your primary accountability is to ensure that all digital solutions across major multinational programmes align with the enterprise architecture, digital strategy, and broader business objectives of our client. Leading both internal architecture teams and external delivery partners, you will set the architectural direction, assure solution quality, and embed best practice design principles within the digital portfolio. Your role ensures all digital systems meet required standards for interoperability, resilience, cybersecurity, and long-term scalability. Key Responsibilities: Provide strategic leadership to the Digital Architecture team, ensuring clear direction and strong technical governance. Define, own, and evolve the enterprise architecture roadmap, supporting long-term transformation goals and seamless interoperability across multinational programmes. Assess and validate technical proposals from delivery partners, ensuring they are credible, secure, cost-effective, and aligned with enterprise architecture principles and programme objectives. Shape and contribute to RFPs, procurement activities, and architectural oversight processes, ensuring requirements and quality expectations are embedded from the outset. Partner with senior leadership across the Digital business and the broader organisation to ensure architectural decisions align with strategic priorities and drive business value. Job Requirements: Experience leading architecture functions in at least two major programmes (e.g., Azure, SAP S/4HANA). Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills up to CXO level. Expertise in Microsoft technologies, integration, and security. Desirable Skills: Azure cloud certifications. If you are an experienced solutions architect with a strong background in IT Digital within the Defence & Security sector, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our client's mission to shape the future of global defence through innovative and secure digital solutions.
Project Manager - Housing Management System Transformation Location: Hybrid - Portsmouth with flexible remote working Contract: 24-Month Programme Start Date: Summer 2026 Pay rate : 450 per day Umbrella rate. An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Project Manager to lead the delivery of a major Housing Management System (HMS) transformation programme. The project will replace multiple legacy systems with a modern cloud-hosted platform, improving services, data quality, compliance, and customer experience for over 15,000 households across Portsmouth. Key Responsibilities Lead the full lifecycle delivery of the HMS transformation programme from mobilisation through to go-live and post-implementation support. Manage programme governance including planning, budgets, risks, issues, reporting, change control, and stakeholder engagement. Act as the key interface between Housing, IT, Data, Procurement, Finance, suppliers, and delivery partners. Oversee data migration, integrations, testing, cutover planning, organisational readiness, and transition into BAU support. Ensure compliance with IT governance, GDPR, cyber security, and housing regulatory requirements. Essential Experience Proven experience delivering complex IT and digital transformation projects, ideally within Housing or Local Government. Experience with Housing Management Systems such as NEC Housing, Microsoft Dynamics 365, or similar enterprise platforms. Strong background in SaaS implementations, data migration, supplier management, risk management, and stakeholder engagement. Knowledge of housing operations including tenancy management, repairs, rents, allocations, and compliance processes. Desirable PRINCE2 Practitioner or equivalent certification. Experience with system integrations, reporting tools, and digital transformation programmes. Strong communication, leadership, and organisational skills. This is an excellent opportunity to join a high-profile transformation programme with strong organisational backing and long-term impact across housing services. Disclaimer: This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited ("ARM"). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission. Where the role is marked as Outside IR35 in the advertisement this is subject to receipt of a final Status Determination Statement from the end Client and may be subject to change.
May 15, 2026
Contractor
Project Manager - Housing Management System Transformation Location: Hybrid - Portsmouth with flexible remote working Contract: 24-Month Programme Start Date: Summer 2026 Pay rate : 450 per day Umbrella rate. An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Project Manager to lead the delivery of a major Housing Management System (HMS) transformation programme. The project will replace multiple legacy systems with a modern cloud-hosted platform, improving services, data quality, compliance, and customer experience for over 15,000 households across Portsmouth. Key Responsibilities Lead the full lifecycle delivery of the HMS transformation programme from mobilisation through to go-live and post-implementation support. Manage programme governance including planning, budgets, risks, issues, reporting, change control, and stakeholder engagement. Act as the key interface between Housing, IT, Data, Procurement, Finance, suppliers, and delivery partners. Oversee data migration, integrations, testing, cutover planning, organisational readiness, and transition into BAU support. Ensure compliance with IT governance, GDPR, cyber security, and housing regulatory requirements. Essential Experience Proven experience delivering complex IT and digital transformation projects, ideally within Housing or Local Government. Experience with Housing Management Systems such as NEC Housing, Microsoft Dynamics 365, or similar enterprise platforms. Strong background in SaaS implementations, data migration, supplier management, risk management, and stakeholder engagement. Knowledge of housing operations including tenancy management, repairs, rents, allocations, and compliance processes. Desirable PRINCE2 Practitioner or equivalent certification. Experience with system integrations, reporting tools, and digital transformation programmes. Strong communication, leadership, and organisational skills. This is an excellent opportunity to join a high-profile transformation programme with strong organisational backing and long-term impact across housing services. Disclaimer: This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited ("ARM"). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission. Where the role is marked as Outside IR35 in the advertisement this is subject to receipt of a final Status Determination Statement from the end Client and may be subject to change.
SignHealth is a passionate and unique deaf-led charity, committed to creating a future where there are no barriers to good health and wellbeing for deaf people. Our work is varied and aims to promote easier access to healthcare and information. We partner with the NHS and other services and take on projects, carry out research, and raise awareness. We also deliver our own services to reach deaf people in our shared language (BSL) in their moment of need, through domestic abuse support, therapy, advocacy and residential services. The newly created role of Head of Technology and Business Systems will support the Executive with the development and delivery of technology and data strategies. Having grown rapidly as an organisation over the past few years, your contribution will be vital in implementing and strengthening SignHealth's technology and data management processes. SignHealth operates over 20 business systems spanning social care, therapies, fundraising, HR and finance, alongside a Microsoft 365 environment and outsourced IT support. The organisation is midway through a significant Transformation Programme and this role will provide the technical leadership needed to ensure these initiatives succeed. As part of this role, you will: Lead the strategic development of SignHealth's technology estate, managing vendor relationships, system procurement and licence optimisation across the full portfolio of business systems Build SignHealth's data and analytics capability, developing Power BI dashboards, automations and integrations to drive better performance reporting and decision-making Provide hands-on technical leadership for Transformation Programme projects, including CRM implementations, a finance system replacement and data management improvements Lead the responsible adoption of AI across the organisation, from policy development to staff training and tool selection Oversee cyber security, working towards Cyber Essentials Plus certification and ensuring compliance with GDPR, the NHS Data Security Toolkit and other frameworks Champion a data-informed culture, building confidence and capability across the organisation in how tools and data are used to drive real impact This is an exciting new role - responsible for evolving SignHealth's technological environment, strengthening how we use data, and driving forward innovation to shape a future aligned with SignHealth's vision. If you have questions about the role and would find it helpful to have an informal conversation, please contact Thandi Mtetwa at to arrange a conversation. To make an application please email the following to : Your CV (no more than 3 sides) A written answer to the following question: How does your experience match the essential criteria in the job description? We work with BSL interpreters throughout the process but if you have any other access needs, please do let us know. We positively encourage applications from deaf people, disabled people, people of colour and people from the LGBT+ community. We will support all applicants along the journey of our recruitment process. Offers of work are subject to: Enhanced DBS checks, Right to Work checks, satisfactory references and Medical Health clearance. Link to BSL video and website:
May 15, 2026
Full time
SignHealth is a passionate and unique deaf-led charity, committed to creating a future where there are no barriers to good health and wellbeing for deaf people. Our work is varied and aims to promote easier access to healthcare and information. We partner with the NHS and other services and take on projects, carry out research, and raise awareness. We also deliver our own services to reach deaf people in our shared language (BSL) in their moment of need, through domestic abuse support, therapy, advocacy and residential services. The newly created role of Head of Technology and Business Systems will support the Executive with the development and delivery of technology and data strategies. Having grown rapidly as an organisation over the past few years, your contribution will be vital in implementing and strengthening SignHealth's technology and data management processes. SignHealth operates over 20 business systems spanning social care, therapies, fundraising, HR and finance, alongside a Microsoft 365 environment and outsourced IT support. The organisation is midway through a significant Transformation Programme and this role will provide the technical leadership needed to ensure these initiatives succeed. As part of this role, you will: Lead the strategic development of SignHealth's technology estate, managing vendor relationships, system procurement and licence optimisation across the full portfolio of business systems Build SignHealth's data and analytics capability, developing Power BI dashboards, automations and integrations to drive better performance reporting and decision-making Provide hands-on technical leadership for Transformation Programme projects, including CRM implementations, a finance system replacement and data management improvements Lead the responsible adoption of AI across the organisation, from policy development to staff training and tool selection Oversee cyber security, working towards Cyber Essentials Plus certification and ensuring compliance with GDPR, the NHS Data Security Toolkit and other frameworks Champion a data-informed culture, building confidence and capability across the organisation in how tools and data are used to drive real impact This is an exciting new role - responsible for evolving SignHealth's technological environment, strengthening how we use data, and driving forward innovation to shape a future aligned with SignHealth's vision. If you have questions about the role and would find it helpful to have an informal conversation, please contact Thandi Mtetwa at to arrange a conversation. To make an application please email the following to : Your CV (no more than 3 sides) A written answer to the following question: How does your experience match the essential criteria in the job description? We work with BSL interpreters throughout the process but if you have any other access needs, please do let us know. We positively encourage applications from deaf people, disabled people, people of colour and people from the LGBT+ community. We will support all applicants along the journey of our recruitment process. Offers of work are subject to: Enhanced DBS checks, Right to Work checks, satisfactory references and Medical Health clearance. Link to BSL video and website:
Senior IT Project Manager (must hold or be eligible for SC clearance) 6 month contract 450pd Outside IR35 Hybrid - 3 days a week in Stevenage The Company Akkodis is a global leader in engineering, technology, and R&D, harnessing the power of connected data to drive digital transformation and innovation for a smarter, more sustainable future. As part of the Adecco Group, Akkodis employs over 50,000 engineers and digital specialists across 30 countries in North America, EMEA, and APAC. Our teams bring extensive cross-sector knowledge in critical technology areas such as mobility, software services, robotics, simulations, cybersecurity, AI, and data analytics, enabling clients to tackle complex challenges in today's rapidly evolving markets. The Role The Senior IT Project Manager will lead complex IT and Digital transformation initiatives within large-scale, publicly funded programmes and government-owned organisations. The ideal candidate will have demonstrable experience working across ministerial departments or central government environments, with a strong understanding of public sector governance, compliance, and delivery frameworks. This role requires a proven ability to deliver technology-driven change through Agile methodologies, ensuring that outcomes align with strategic objectives and stakeholder priorities. The Senior IT Project Manager will act as a trusted leader, driving collaboration across internal teams, government clients, and delivery partners to achieve measurable results in high-profile programmes. This is a hybrid role with the successful candidate required to be in the Stevenage head office 3 days a week. You must either hold or be eligible for SC clearance. Skills and Experience Extensive experience in project or programme management, delivering IT and Digital transformation across large-scale, publicly funded, or government-owned programmes. Must have experience working within ministerial departments or central government, with knowledge of public sector governance and assurance frameworks (e.g., Cabinet Office, GDS). Proven record of managing complex, multi-stakeholder initiatives and achieving measurable delivery outcomes. Strong background in Agile delivery within structured, regulated, or high-security environments. Experience leading supplier and partner delivery teams across diverse technology domains. Must already hold or be eligible for SC clearance Please apply via the link or contact (url removed) for more information Modis International Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers in the UK. Modis Europe Ltd provide a variety of international solutions that connect clients to the best talent in the world. For all positions based in Switzerland, Modis Europe Ltd works with its licensed Swiss partner Accurity GmbH to ensure that candidate applications are handled in accordance with Swiss law. Both Modis International Ltd and Modis Europe Ltd are Equal Opportunities Employers. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Modis International Ltd and/ or Modis Europe Ltd. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement which explains how we will use your information is available on the Modis website.
May 15, 2026
Contractor
Senior IT Project Manager (must hold or be eligible for SC clearance) 6 month contract 450pd Outside IR35 Hybrid - 3 days a week in Stevenage The Company Akkodis is a global leader in engineering, technology, and R&D, harnessing the power of connected data to drive digital transformation and innovation for a smarter, more sustainable future. As part of the Adecco Group, Akkodis employs over 50,000 engineers and digital specialists across 30 countries in North America, EMEA, and APAC. Our teams bring extensive cross-sector knowledge in critical technology areas such as mobility, software services, robotics, simulations, cybersecurity, AI, and data analytics, enabling clients to tackle complex challenges in today's rapidly evolving markets. The Role The Senior IT Project Manager will lead complex IT and Digital transformation initiatives within large-scale, publicly funded programmes and government-owned organisations. The ideal candidate will have demonstrable experience working across ministerial departments or central government environments, with a strong understanding of public sector governance, compliance, and delivery frameworks. This role requires a proven ability to deliver technology-driven change through Agile methodologies, ensuring that outcomes align with strategic objectives and stakeholder priorities. The Senior IT Project Manager will act as a trusted leader, driving collaboration across internal teams, government clients, and delivery partners to achieve measurable results in high-profile programmes. This is a hybrid role with the successful candidate required to be in the Stevenage head office 3 days a week. You must either hold or be eligible for SC clearance. Skills and Experience Extensive experience in project or programme management, delivering IT and Digital transformation across large-scale, publicly funded, or government-owned programmes. Must have experience working within ministerial departments or central government, with knowledge of public sector governance and assurance frameworks (e.g., Cabinet Office, GDS). Proven record of managing complex, multi-stakeholder initiatives and achieving measurable delivery outcomes. Strong background in Agile delivery within structured, regulated, or high-security environments. Experience leading supplier and partner delivery teams across diverse technology domains. Must already hold or be eligible for SC clearance Please apply via the link or contact (url removed) for more information Modis International Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers in the UK. Modis Europe Ltd provide a variety of international solutions that connect clients to the best talent in the world. For all positions based in Switzerland, Modis Europe Ltd works with its licensed Swiss partner Accurity GmbH to ensure that candidate applications are handled in accordance with Swiss law. Both Modis International Ltd and Modis Europe Ltd are Equal Opportunities Employers. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Modis International Ltd and/ or Modis Europe Ltd. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement which explains how we will use your information is available on the Modis website.
CBSbutler Holdings Limited trading as CBSbutler
Reading, Oxfordshire
Solution Lead / Chief Engineer +6 months + +Hybrid working 3 days a week in Reading +Inside IR35 + 95 - 116 per hour +SC cleared role +Sole British national due to nature of the project Job Overview: You'll play a pivotal role in shaping cutting-edge digital solutions for the defence sector. This senior leadership position offers the opportunity to lead architectural strategies within complex aerospace and MOD environments, ensuring that all digital initiatives are secure, scalable, and aligned with strategic goals. Based in Reading with flexible hybrid working options, you will work on-site to support sensitive programmes, making a tangible impact on national and global defence capabilities. Key Responsibilities: Provide strategic technical leadership within the Digital business stream, guiding the architecture of digital products, platforms, and services. Ensure all solutions across multinational defence programmes meet high standards of quality, security, interoperability, and scalability. Lead and mentor internal architecture teams and external partners, establishing best practices and architectural governance. Develop, maintain, and oversee enterprise architecture roadmap, aligning it with long-term transformation objectives. Assess technical proposals from partners, ensuring they are credible, cost-effective, and compliant with security and enterprise standards. Contribute to RFPs, procurement processes, and architectural reviews, embedding requirements from project inception. Collaborate closely with senior leadership to ensure architectural decisions support strategic priorities and business growth. Ensure compliance with cybersecurity standards and regulatory requirements pertinent to defence projects. Qualifications & Skills: Proven extensive experience leading architecture in large-scale defence, aerospace, or digital transformation programmes (minimum two major programmes preferred). Strong expertise in Microsoft technologies, cloud (Azure), integration, and security. Demonstrable leadership and stakeholder management skills, including engagement with C-level executives. Relevant experience working within MOD, Defence Digital, or UK aerospace environments. Certifications in cloud technologies (e.g., Azure certifications) are desirable but not mandatory. Ability to assess complex technical proposals, articulate strategic architectural direction, and guide multi-disciplinary teams effectively. If you'd like to discuss this Solution Lead in more detail, please send your updated CV to (url removed) and I will get in touch.
May 14, 2026
Contractor
Solution Lead / Chief Engineer +6 months + +Hybrid working 3 days a week in Reading +Inside IR35 + 95 - 116 per hour +SC cleared role +Sole British national due to nature of the project Job Overview: You'll play a pivotal role in shaping cutting-edge digital solutions for the defence sector. This senior leadership position offers the opportunity to lead architectural strategies within complex aerospace and MOD environments, ensuring that all digital initiatives are secure, scalable, and aligned with strategic goals. Based in Reading with flexible hybrid working options, you will work on-site to support sensitive programmes, making a tangible impact on national and global defence capabilities. Key Responsibilities: Provide strategic technical leadership within the Digital business stream, guiding the architecture of digital products, platforms, and services. Ensure all solutions across multinational defence programmes meet high standards of quality, security, interoperability, and scalability. Lead and mentor internal architecture teams and external partners, establishing best practices and architectural governance. Develop, maintain, and oversee enterprise architecture roadmap, aligning it with long-term transformation objectives. Assess technical proposals from partners, ensuring they are credible, cost-effective, and compliant with security and enterprise standards. Contribute to RFPs, procurement processes, and architectural reviews, embedding requirements from project inception. Collaborate closely with senior leadership to ensure architectural decisions support strategic priorities and business growth. Ensure compliance with cybersecurity standards and regulatory requirements pertinent to defence projects. Qualifications & Skills: Proven extensive experience leading architecture in large-scale defence, aerospace, or digital transformation programmes (minimum two major programmes preferred). Strong expertise in Microsoft technologies, cloud (Azure), integration, and security. Demonstrable leadership and stakeholder management skills, including engagement with C-level executives. Relevant experience working within MOD, Defence Digital, or UK aerospace environments. Certifications in cloud technologies (e.g., Azure certifications) are desirable but not mandatory. Ability to assess complex technical proposals, articulate strategic architectural direction, and guide multi-disciplinary teams effectively. If you'd like to discuss this Solution Lead in more detail, please send your updated CV to (url removed) and I will get in touch.
Position: Zero Trust - Delivery Lead Location: Reading 2 days p/week; remote 3 days Type: Contract, 6 months, Inside IR35 Rate: 700 p/day Assignment Rate We are seeking a Zero Trust Delivery Lead to join a major cyber security transformation programme. You will lead the design and delivery of an enterprise Zero Trust strategy while driving implementation across a complex, global, federated organisation. For clarity, this role requires both a strong Zero Trust / network security subject matter expert and a proven delivery lead capability. Experience in only one of these areas will not be sufficient for the scale and complexity of this programme. You will own the end-to-end Zero Trust workstream, translating strategy into a practical architecture and then into a global implementation blueprint across 11 divisions. This includes defining how identity, device, network, application, and data controls work together to enforce consistent, policy-driven access across a highly distributed environment. You will also oversee delivery of key Zero Trust capabilities such as conditional access, device compliance, secure remote access, privileged access controls, and network segmentation, ensuring alignment across multiple parallel transformation programmes. Key Responsibilities: - Lead the Zero Trust workstream from strategy definition through to implementation and BAU transition - Define the enterprise Zero Trust strategy, architecture, and phased global rollout roadmap - Develop a scalable, practical Zero Trust blueprint for adoption across multiple divisions and geographies - Translate architecture into delivery plans, standards, and reference designs that can be adopted at pace - Coordinate delivery across identity, endpoint, network, cloud, and cyber architecture teams - Manage dependencies across multiple workstreams including identity transformation and network security - Oversee programme governance, including milestones, risks, issues, budgets, and reporting - Engage and influence senior stakeholders across Group and divisional IT teams to secure alignment and adoption - Manage key vendor relationships, ensuring delivery against scope, quality, and timelines - Support adoption and change across divisions, ensuring solutions are embedded and operationally sustainable - Ensure smooth transition of Zero Trust capabilities into BAU ownership and support models Skills & Experience: - Proven experience delivering Zero Trust or large-scale network/security transformation programmes - Strong background in enterprise security architecture and Zero Trust principles across identity, device, network, and cloud domains - Experience working with identity and access technologies such as Entra ID, Conditional Access, PIM, Intune, and Zscaler (or equivalent) - Ability to design and deliver at scale in complex, federated, multi-country organisations - Strong programme delivery capability including governance, planning, budgeting, risk and dependency management - Experience managing multiple stakeholders across Group and divisional IT environments - Strong understanding of cyber security frameworks such as NIST and ISO 27001 - Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills at senior and executive level - Relevant certifications (CISSP, CISM, SABSA, TOGAF, MSP) highly desirable This is a high-impact leadership role for a delivery-focused cyber security professional who can bridge architecture and execution to deliver a global Zero Trust transformation across a complex enterprise landscape.
May 14, 2026
Contractor
Position: Zero Trust - Delivery Lead Location: Reading 2 days p/week; remote 3 days Type: Contract, 6 months, Inside IR35 Rate: 700 p/day Assignment Rate We are seeking a Zero Trust Delivery Lead to join a major cyber security transformation programme. You will lead the design and delivery of an enterprise Zero Trust strategy while driving implementation across a complex, global, federated organisation. For clarity, this role requires both a strong Zero Trust / network security subject matter expert and a proven delivery lead capability. Experience in only one of these areas will not be sufficient for the scale and complexity of this programme. You will own the end-to-end Zero Trust workstream, translating strategy into a practical architecture and then into a global implementation blueprint across 11 divisions. This includes defining how identity, device, network, application, and data controls work together to enforce consistent, policy-driven access across a highly distributed environment. You will also oversee delivery of key Zero Trust capabilities such as conditional access, device compliance, secure remote access, privileged access controls, and network segmentation, ensuring alignment across multiple parallel transformation programmes. Key Responsibilities: - Lead the Zero Trust workstream from strategy definition through to implementation and BAU transition - Define the enterprise Zero Trust strategy, architecture, and phased global rollout roadmap - Develop a scalable, practical Zero Trust blueprint for adoption across multiple divisions and geographies - Translate architecture into delivery plans, standards, and reference designs that can be adopted at pace - Coordinate delivery across identity, endpoint, network, cloud, and cyber architecture teams - Manage dependencies across multiple workstreams including identity transformation and network security - Oversee programme governance, including milestones, risks, issues, budgets, and reporting - Engage and influence senior stakeholders across Group and divisional IT teams to secure alignment and adoption - Manage key vendor relationships, ensuring delivery against scope, quality, and timelines - Support adoption and change across divisions, ensuring solutions are embedded and operationally sustainable - Ensure smooth transition of Zero Trust capabilities into BAU ownership and support models Skills & Experience: - Proven experience delivering Zero Trust or large-scale network/security transformation programmes - Strong background in enterprise security architecture and Zero Trust principles across identity, device, network, and cloud domains - Experience working with identity and access technologies such as Entra ID, Conditional Access, PIM, Intune, and Zscaler (or equivalent) - Ability to design and deliver at scale in complex, federated, multi-country organisations - Strong programme delivery capability including governance, planning, budgeting, risk and dependency management - Experience managing multiple stakeholders across Group and divisional IT environments - Strong understanding of cyber security frameworks such as NIST and ISO 27001 - Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills at senior and executive level - Relevant certifications (CISSP, CISM, SABSA, TOGAF, MSP) highly desirable This is a high-impact leadership role for a delivery-focused cyber security professional who can bridge architecture and execution to deliver a global Zero Trust transformation across a complex enterprise landscape.
Senior leadership role leading finance and IT(team of 6) within a complex, international charity (£8m income). The organisation Our client is a mission-led organisation with an income of c. £8m, operating across the UK as part of a wider international network. The organisation works within a complex, multi-stakeholder environment and is entering an exciting period of transformation. With an ambitious 10-year strategy in place, there is a clear focus on strengthening financial sustainability, evolving funding models and enhancing digital capability. The organisation also operates with a wholly owned commercial subsidiary, supporting a diversified income base and enabling growth through a range of revenue-generating activities. The Job This is a senior leadership role, sitting on the Senior Management Team and playing a key part in delivering long-term strategic objectives. You will lead both the Finance and IT functions (total team of 6 with 2 direct reports), ensuring the organisation is financially robust, operationally effective and supported by modern, secure technology. Leading the development and delivery of the long-term financial strategyEnsuring strong financial control, governance and risk managementOverseeing budgeting, forecasting, reporting and audit processesManaging the relationship with the organisation's wholly owned trading subsidiarySupporting the development of new and sustainable funding modelsLeading the IT and digital strategy to improve systems, insight and operational efficiencyStrengthening cyber security and organisational resilienceProviding clear and insightful financial reporting to senior leadership and the BoardBuilding effective relationships across an international network of stakeholders The person We are seeking a commercially minded and values-led finance leader who is comfortable operating in a complex and evolving environment.A recognised accounting qualification such as ACA, ACCA or CIMASignificant experience operating at a senior level within a finance functionA track record of developing and delivering financial strategyStrong technical knowledge across financial control, reporting and complianceExperience of working within organisations with diverse income streamsUnderstanding of trading subsidiaries and group structuresExposure to overseeing IT or digital functions at a strategic levelStrong stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence at Board levelA collaborative leadership style and clear communication skills What's in it for you Salary of £80,000 with some flexibility for the right candidateMatched pension contribution up to 4%, increasing to 5% after 2 years and 7% after 4 years25 days annual leave plus bank holidays35 hour working week with flexible working arrangementsHybrid workingThe opportunity to play a key role in shaping strategy and driving changeA collaborative and purpose driven working environment Please apply ASAP if you would like to be considered! Interviews are currently being organised. #
May 14, 2026
Full time
Senior leadership role leading finance and IT(team of 6) within a complex, international charity (£8m income). The organisation Our client is a mission-led organisation with an income of c. £8m, operating across the UK as part of a wider international network. The organisation works within a complex, multi-stakeholder environment and is entering an exciting period of transformation. With an ambitious 10-year strategy in place, there is a clear focus on strengthening financial sustainability, evolving funding models and enhancing digital capability. The organisation also operates with a wholly owned commercial subsidiary, supporting a diversified income base and enabling growth through a range of revenue-generating activities. The Job This is a senior leadership role, sitting on the Senior Management Team and playing a key part in delivering long-term strategic objectives. You will lead both the Finance and IT functions (total team of 6 with 2 direct reports), ensuring the organisation is financially robust, operationally effective and supported by modern, secure technology. Leading the development and delivery of the long-term financial strategyEnsuring strong financial control, governance and risk managementOverseeing budgeting, forecasting, reporting and audit processesManaging the relationship with the organisation's wholly owned trading subsidiarySupporting the development of new and sustainable funding modelsLeading the IT and digital strategy to improve systems, insight and operational efficiencyStrengthening cyber security and organisational resilienceProviding clear and insightful financial reporting to senior leadership and the BoardBuilding effective relationships across an international network of stakeholders The person We are seeking a commercially minded and values-led finance leader who is comfortable operating in a complex and evolving environment.A recognised accounting qualification such as ACA, ACCA or CIMASignificant experience operating at a senior level within a finance functionA track record of developing and delivering financial strategyStrong technical knowledge across financial control, reporting and complianceExperience of working within organisations with diverse income streamsUnderstanding of trading subsidiaries and group structuresExposure to overseeing IT or digital functions at a strategic levelStrong stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence at Board levelA collaborative leadership style and clear communication skills What's in it for you Salary of £80,000 with some flexibility for the right candidateMatched pension contribution up to 4%, increasing to 5% after 2 years and 7% after 4 years25 days annual leave plus bank holidays35 hour working week with flexible working arrangementsHybrid workingThe opportunity to play a key role in shaping strategy and driving changeA collaborative and purpose driven working environment Please apply ASAP if you would like to be considered! Interviews are currently being organised. #
Senior Network Hosting Architect - freelance - hybrid, London, UK Contract Comgent United Kingdom Posted On 04/18/2026 Job Information Standard Business working Hours Yes Work Experience 8-10 City London State/Province City of London N/A Special Considerations We are committed to building an inclusive workplace and encourage applications from women and other under-represented groups in tech. All qualified candidates are welcome. Start date: May/ June 2026 Location: London, UK (Hybrid - minimum 2 days per week in office) Job Description Reports to Head of Data Centre and Network Services. A highly skilled Senior Network Hosting Architect with extensive experience designing, delivering, and optimising large-scale enterprise, internet-facing, cloud, and market-data-driven hosting environments. This role is accountable for shaping end-to-end hosting network architectures supporting internal enterprise workloads, external internet services, regulated payment platforms, and real time market data distribution, ensuring resilience, security, scalability, and operational excellence in performance critical and regulated environments. deep expertise across traditional networking, multi cloud connectivity, low latency market data platforms, payment systems, and SaaS integrated infrastructure. strong architectural leadership, stakeholder engagement, and structured delivery capabilities are essential, with the ability to influence both technical teams and senior business leadership. The ideal candidate is proactive, able to be detail orientated when required, and comfortable operating in regulated environments. Requirements Hosting Network Architecture & Strategy Lead the architecture of secure, scalable, and resilient network hosting platforms across: On premise data centres and colocation Hybrid and multi cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP/GSP, Oracle Cloud) SaaS integrated services (e.g. Microsoft 365, infrastructure SaaS platforms) Define hosting strategies supporting market data platforms, payment systems, enterprise applications, and customer facing internet services. Develop multi year network hosting roadmaps aligned to business growth, regulatory expectations, and technology evolution. Technical Governance & Engineering Leadership Act as the senior technical authority for complex hosting, connectivity, and L2-L7 network challenges across enterprise, internet, and SaaS integrated environments. Own architectural governance for market data, payment platform, and cloud hosting designs, ensuring compliance with internal standards and external regulation. Provide design assurance for secure inbound/outbound internet connectivity, DDoS protected architectures, and Zero Trust access models. Cloud, SaaS & Internet Connectivity Architect and operate cloud networking across: AWS, Azure, Google Cloud / GSP, and Oracle Cloud Hybrid connectivity using ExpressRoute, Direct Connect, Partner Interconnect, and equivalent services Design resilient connectivity models for Microsoft 365 and key infrastructure SaaS services, including identity aware routing, secure egress, and performance optimisation. Define internet hosting patterns covering DMZs, ingress/egress, load balancing, DNS, CDN integration, and secure access. Market Data & Low Latency Platforms Architect, optimise, and support market data hosting environments including: Bloomberg, Reuters, and other exchange / data vendor platforms Low latency multicast and unicast distribution Cross connects within colocation and exchange venues Design deterministic, high availability network paths for latency sensitive trading and analytics workloads. Partner with vendors and internal platform teams to ensure performance, resilience, and change control for market data services. Payment Systems & Regulated Hosting Design hosting network architectures for payment systems and transactional platforms, ensuring: High availability and fault tolerance Secure segmentation and encryption Compliance with financial and regulatory requirements Support connectivity to payment gateways, clearing systems, and third party providers, including resilience testing and failure scenarios. Project & Transformation Delivery Lead major hosting and network transformation initiatives, including: Data centre and ACI modernisation Cloud and SaaS adoption Internet hosting and perimeter redesign Market data and payment platform migrations Drive structured planning, risk management, stakeholder coordination, and controlled delivery. Operations Excellence & Automation Champion continuous optimisation across performance, capacity, routing efficiency, internet ingress/egress, and cloud cost efficiency. Lead resolution of high severity incidents across enterprise, market data, payment, and internet facing platforms. Implement automation, observability, and tooling using Infrastructure as Code and API driven platforms. Act as the technical interface with: SaaS providers (e.g. Microsoft 365) Telcos, ISPs, exchanges, and market data vendors (Bloomberg, Reuters) Review and influence technical solutions, SLAs, contracts, and support models. Provide clear architectural updates and risk assessments to senior stakeholders. Security, Resilience & Compliance Embed Zero Trust, segmentation, encryption, and secure connectivity across hosting platforms. Ensure internet facing, cloud, market data, and payment environments meet regulatory, audit, and operational resilience standards. Maintain high quality architecture artefacts, runbooks, and audit evidence. Qualifications, Skills, and Experience 8-12+ years in network engineering and hosting architecture, with senior or lead responsibility. Deep knowledge across L2-L7 enterprise, internet, and cloud networking. Payment systems and regulated transactional environments. Internet facing services and SaaS integration. Proven multi cloud expertise across AWS, Azure, GCP/GSP, and Oracle Cloud. Experience supporting Microsoft 365 and infrastructure SaaS connectivity models. Advanced routing (BGP, OSPF), low latency design, multicast, and high availability patterns. Comfortable operating in regulated financial services environments with audit ready practices. Architectural rigor: ensures all designs follow structured governance, secure patterns, and best practice frameworks. Cross Team influence: communicates technical concepts clearly to cybersecurity, infrastructure, and business stakeholders. Operational excellence: drives stability, repeatability, and continuous improvement in security operations. Innovation & forward thinking: identifies emerging threats, technologies, and solutions relevant to enterprise environments.
May 14, 2026
Full time
Senior Network Hosting Architect - freelance - hybrid, London, UK Contract Comgent United Kingdom Posted On 04/18/2026 Job Information Standard Business working Hours Yes Work Experience 8-10 City London State/Province City of London N/A Special Considerations We are committed to building an inclusive workplace and encourage applications from women and other under-represented groups in tech. All qualified candidates are welcome. Start date: May/ June 2026 Location: London, UK (Hybrid - minimum 2 days per week in office) Job Description Reports to Head of Data Centre and Network Services. A highly skilled Senior Network Hosting Architect with extensive experience designing, delivering, and optimising large-scale enterprise, internet-facing, cloud, and market-data-driven hosting environments. This role is accountable for shaping end-to-end hosting network architectures supporting internal enterprise workloads, external internet services, regulated payment platforms, and real time market data distribution, ensuring resilience, security, scalability, and operational excellence in performance critical and regulated environments. deep expertise across traditional networking, multi cloud connectivity, low latency market data platforms, payment systems, and SaaS integrated infrastructure. strong architectural leadership, stakeholder engagement, and structured delivery capabilities are essential, with the ability to influence both technical teams and senior business leadership. The ideal candidate is proactive, able to be detail orientated when required, and comfortable operating in regulated environments. Requirements Hosting Network Architecture & Strategy Lead the architecture of secure, scalable, and resilient network hosting platforms across: On premise data centres and colocation Hybrid and multi cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP/GSP, Oracle Cloud) SaaS integrated services (e.g. Microsoft 365, infrastructure SaaS platforms) Define hosting strategies supporting market data platforms, payment systems, enterprise applications, and customer facing internet services. Develop multi year network hosting roadmaps aligned to business growth, regulatory expectations, and technology evolution. Technical Governance & Engineering Leadership Act as the senior technical authority for complex hosting, connectivity, and L2-L7 network challenges across enterprise, internet, and SaaS integrated environments. Own architectural governance for market data, payment platform, and cloud hosting designs, ensuring compliance with internal standards and external regulation. Provide design assurance for secure inbound/outbound internet connectivity, DDoS protected architectures, and Zero Trust access models. Cloud, SaaS & Internet Connectivity Architect and operate cloud networking across: AWS, Azure, Google Cloud / GSP, and Oracle Cloud Hybrid connectivity using ExpressRoute, Direct Connect, Partner Interconnect, and equivalent services Design resilient connectivity models for Microsoft 365 and key infrastructure SaaS services, including identity aware routing, secure egress, and performance optimisation. Define internet hosting patterns covering DMZs, ingress/egress, load balancing, DNS, CDN integration, and secure access. Market Data & Low Latency Platforms Architect, optimise, and support market data hosting environments including: Bloomberg, Reuters, and other exchange / data vendor platforms Low latency multicast and unicast distribution Cross connects within colocation and exchange venues Design deterministic, high availability network paths for latency sensitive trading and analytics workloads. Partner with vendors and internal platform teams to ensure performance, resilience, and change control for market data services. Payment Systems & Regulated Hosting Design hosting network architectures for payment systems and transactional platforms, ensuring: High availability and fault tolerance Secure segmentation and encryption Compliance with financial and regulatory requirements Support connectivity to payment gateways, clearing systems, and third party providers, including resilience testing and failure scenarios. Project & Transformation Delivery Lead major hosting and network transformation initiatives, including: Data centre and ACI modernisation Cloud and SaaS adoption Internet hosting and perimeter redesign Market data and payment platform migrations Drive structured planning, risk management, stakeholder coordination, and controlled delivery. Operations Excellence & Automation Champion continuous optimisation across performance, capacity, routing efficiency, internet ingress/egress, and cloud cost efficiency. Lead resolution of high severity incidents across enterprise, market data, payment, and internet facing platforms. Implement automation, observability, and tooling using Infrastructure as Code and API driven platforms. Act as the technical interface with: SaaS providers (e.g. Microsoft 365) Telcos, ISPs, exchanges, and market data vendors (Bloomberg, Reuters) Review and influence technical solutions, SLAs, contracts, and support models. Provide clear architectural updates and risk assessments to senior stakeholders. Security, Resilience & Compliance Embed Zero Trust, segmentation, encryption, and secure connectivity across hosting platforms. Ensure internet facing, cloud, market data, and payment environments meet regulatory, audit, and operational resilience standards. Maintain high quality architecture artefacts, runbooks, and audit evidence. Qualifications, Skills, and Experience 8-12+ years in network engineering and hosting architecture, with senior or lead responsibility. Deep knowledge across L2-L7 enterprise, internet, and cloud networking. Payment systems and regulated transactional environments. Internet facing services and SaaS integration. Proven multi cloud expertise across AWS, Azure, GCP/GSP, and Oracle Cloud. Experience supporting Microsoft 365 and infrastructure SaaS connectivity models. Advanced routing (BGP, OSPF), low latency design, multicast, and high availability patterns. Comfortable operating in regulated financial services environments with audit ready practices. Architectural rigor: ensures all designs follow structured governance, secure patterns, and best practice frameworks. Cross Team influence: communicates technical concepts clearly to cybersecurity, infrastructure, and business stakeholders. Operational excellence: drives stability, repeatability, and continuous improvement in security operations. Innovation & forward thinking: identifies emerging threats, technologies, and solutions relevant to enterprise environments.
